Giant Bicycle Recalls Two Bicycle Models

Giant Bicycle, Inc., of Newbury Park, Calif., has recalled about 900 2012 Model Year Giant Defy Advanced and Avail Advanced Bicycles. The fork can crack, posing a fall hazard to riders. This recall involves all 2012 model year men’s Giant Defy Advanced 0, 1 and 2 model bicycles and the women’s Giant Avail Advanced 0, 1, and 2 model bicycles. “Giant” and the model name are printed on the bicycle. The bicycles are various colors and sizes. The bikes were sold by authorized Giant Bicycle dealers nationwide from August 2011 through November 2011 for between $3,000 and $4,550. Consumers should immediately stop riding the recalled bicycles and contact any authorized Giant Bicycle dealer for a free inspection and replacement of the fork. For additional information, contact Giant Bicycle toll-free at (866) 458-2555 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit its website at www.giant-bicycles.com.